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Margin

Estimate the margin required to open your trade.

Auto-filled from live market data.

Margin requirements

Enter values and click Calculate

How it works

Margin is the part of your balance the broker sets aside while a trade is open. It depends on the trade size, the price and your leverage: margin = lots × contract size × price ÷ leverage, converted to dollars.

Disclaimer

The results from this calculator are for information only and may differ from actual outcomes because of spreads, commissions and your broker's contract specifications. Always confirm in your trading platform before you trade.